WGSS Movie Screening + Discussion of "Will and Harper"

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Poster for the film Will & Harper. Two people are shown sitting in the front seats of a car, smiling while driving on the open road. The car is filled with bags in the backseat. The title “WILL & HARPER” appears in large white letters against a clear blue sky above them.

Will & Harper is a 2024 American documentary film directed by Josh Greenbaum and following actor Will
Ferrell and writer Harper Steele as the duo make a 17-day road trip across the United States, the latter
having recently completed a gender transition. It was produced by Jessica Elbaum, Ferrell, Greenbaum,
Christopher Leggett, and Rafael Marmor.

Will & Harper premiered at the 40th Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2024, received a limited
theatrical release in the United States on September 13, and began streaming worldwide on Netflix on
September 27. It received positive reviews from critics and was named one of the top 5 documentary films
of 2024 by the National Board of Review. The film won a Peabody Award at the 85th Annual Ceremony.
[from Wikipedia]

Open to the RIT community

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In collaboration with WGST-230 Men, Males and Masculinities, taught by Taj Smith
Co-sponsored by the WGS Resource Center


Contact
Silvia Benso
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When and Where
November 04, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Room/Location: Prism CPC-2050
Who

This is an RIT Only Event

Interpreter Requested?

No

Topics
commitment to goodness
diversity
games, film, and digital media
interdisciplinary studies
personalized healthcare technology
student clubs and organizations
women